WWII U.S. Navy Officer’s Khaki Combination Cap - Named WW2 Naval Aviator 45 mm x 83 mm

45 mm x 83 mm

A bronzed brass badge with silvered beaver and banner applied with tabs

Knight’s Cross in Gold (Insegna da Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Corona d’Italia)

minor age wear and tarnish to surfaces

hallmarked: Birmingham 1859 (K)

WWII U.S. Navy Officer’s Khaki Combination Cap - Named WW2 Naval Aviator 45 mm x 83 mmThis is an original WWII era U. S. Navy khaki combination cap, privately named to Lt. Cmdr. Leland Orville Ebey, as seen on the interior name tag. These soft top caps were worn by U. S. naval aviators and ship officers and were prized for their collapsible crush style that allowed them to be easily stowed with headphones or in cockpits. Features include: Olive khaki crown with the distinctive crushable soft form Dark navy wool band and a high quality